Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 John Deere Xuv855?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2017 John Deere Xuv855?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2017 John Deere Xuv855?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

What are common problems with the 2017 John Deere Xuv855?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2017 John Deere Xuv855 are: COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (88.2% of vehicles), Central Windscreen washer not working (5.9% of vehicles), Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2017 John Deere Xuv855?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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2017 John Deere Xuv855

CarHunch has 575 2017 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 2017 John Deere Xuv855 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other John Deere vehicles below.

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Got a specific John Deere Xuv855 you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

The 2017 John Deere XUV855 does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so standard MOT pass rates and defect statistics are not available for this cohort. This is because the XUV855 is an off-road utility vehicle (a side-by-side/UTV) that falls outside the scope of mandatory MOT testing for road-legal light vehicles in the UK. If you own one used on public roads, it would be subject to DVSA heavy-vehicle or specialist testing regimes rather than the standard MOT framework covered here. For practical reliability insight, you'll need to consult specialist UTV forums, John Deere service records, and independent reviews of the model's build quality and common wear points—standard MOT data simply won't apply.

MOT statistics not available

We have 575 2017 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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What tends to go wrong

Across 575 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 88.2%

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Tyre wear 5.9%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 5.9%

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn · Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 5.9%

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam and offside

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Wipers & washers 5.9%

Central Windscreen washer not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017.

Before you buy a 2017 John Deere Xuv855

Based on MOT data from 575 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,956 John Deere Xuv855 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Green 99.7%

1,950

Black 0.3%

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